Reynolds · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Reynolds Parchment Paper
Skip until coating is disclosed; grease-resistant papers often use PFAS.
Parchment paper's grease-resistance typically requires fluorochemical coatings, often PFAS-based. Walmart store brand does not disclose coating composition or PFAS status.
The safe swap
Seventh Generation
Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Good.
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Material
Paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
PFAS
Walmart does not disclose coating composition. Grease-resistant food-contact papers in this price tier commonly use PFAS-based chemistry. Migration into fatty foods is documented for similar products.
Source: ATSDR ↗Coating migration into hot/fatty food
Undisclosed coating may leach into food at elevated temperatures or prolonged contact with oils/fats. No specific data for this product, but risk is standard for coated food-contact paper.
Microplastics
If coating is silicone-based, worn or degraded parchment can shed particles. Cellulose breakdown is minimal at normal use temperatures; risk is primarily from coating failure.
Source: EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Bleach residues or chlorine compounds
Parchment papers are typically chlorine-free bleached or unbleached. No recalls or warnings for Walmart store-brand parchment on this issue; standard industry practice is safe.
BPA & bisphenols
BPA/BPS use in paper coatings is rare and declining; no evidence specific to this product. PFAS is the primary coating concern for greaseproof paper.
Source: FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Reynolds store-brand parchment paper is cellulose paper treated with a grease-resistant coating to prevent food sticking and oil penetration. The coating chemistry is not publicly disclosed by Walmart or the manufacturer. Grease-resistant food-contact papers commonly use fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based) or silicone; without transparency, PFAS presence cannot be ruled out. This coating is the primary safety variable, as uncoated cellulose itself is inert.
The brand's record and disclosure
Walmart's store-brand cookware and food-contact products have not published formulation transparency or third-party certifications for PFAS avoidance. Reynolds (the name-brand competitor owned by Reynolds Consumer Products) has faced litigation over PFAS in parchment but has not voluntarily disclosed coating composition. No public statements from Walmart address PFAS in its parchment line. This silence is typical for store brands but limits buyer confidence.
How it compares in its category
Parchment paper as a category carries inherent PFAS risk; greaseproof papers from major manufacturers (Reynolds brand, If You Care) either disclose PFAS-free claims or face legal pressure. Store-brand parchment typically undercuts prices by minimizing disclosure, not reformulation. Silicone-coated parchment (less common, higher cost) or unbleached paper with minimal coating are lower-risk alternatives if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
If you buy it
Keep exposure below 420°F (temperature at which Teflon-type coating coatings on cookware break down; parchment coating behavior is not officially rated). Use parchment primarily for baking under 400°F and food wrapping at room temperature. Replace rolls annually or immediately if coating shows white wear spots, which indicate degradation. For extended or high-heat cooking, unbleached kraft paper or silicone mats are safer interim choices pending manufacturer transparency.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Reynolds has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Safer alternatives in Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Seventh Generation
Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
bleached paper with silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation and microparticles
Limited concern
Heat-induced breakdown of paper fibers
Limited concern
Lower concern. PFAS-free claim backed by MADE SAFE cert.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seventh Generation
Zulay Kitchen 200 Pcs Unbleached Non-Stick Baking Parchment Paper Sheets for Oven
unbleached cellulose paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation at high heat
Limited concern
Migration of coating additives into fatty foods
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during handling or cooking
Limited concern
Lower concern. Unbleached parchment with silicone coating; PFAS risk lower than conventional brands.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seventh Generation
Parchment Paper Roll
wood pulp with silicone-based coating
Silicone coating degradation under high heat
Limited concern
Ink or printing chemical migration
Limited concern
Lower concern. Seventh Generation's PFAS-free claim is credible but unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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